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Independent Diver
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Become an SSI Independent Diver
The SSI Independent Diver course is designed to expand the skills and knowledge of the diver so the diver can make a safe dive without the direct assistance of a buddy.
In this course you will meet the following objectives:
- Understand why you might dive independently
- Be able to plan an independent dive
- Explain potential risks
Class will consist of:
- 3-4 hours of classroom
- 3-4 hours of pool
- 3 open water dives
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Prices:
- Local: $350.00
- Blue Hole: Contact [email protected]
- Homestead Crater: $500 includes 2 days of entry fees, 1 night’s lodging (based on double occupancy)
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- SSI Master Diver or equivalent
- Have a current medical exam for diving signed by a physician
- Have logged at least 100 open water dives totaling at least 75 hours of actual dive time
- Have specialty certifications for navigation, night/limited visibility, and deep or provide roof of at least 5 logged dives for each specialty.
- Perform a 200 yard open water swim while wearing all required equipment.
- Own your properly maintained total diving and necessary backup systems for independent diving:
- Primary and redundant air delivery system
- Primary and redundant depth/timing devices
- BCD
- 2 masks, snorkel, fins, weight system, compass, slate, 2 divers tools, SMB, diver below buoy, 2 reels, 2 signal devices (1 visual, 1 audible), repair kit, and exposure system as needed.
Schedule: Once we have payment, we will work with you to schedule the class.
Includes: Digital material, academic, confined and open water instruction, main tank, weights
Does not include: Equipment detailed above, entry fees, transportation, lodging except where noted.
Notes: We do need two divers to take the class locally and three for the Crater trip. Don’t have a friend to take class with? Let us know you are interested and we’ll try to find one or for one-on-one instruction add $50 for local instruction.